SAAHJ Honors Karen Martinez

Updated: Monday, December 2 2013, 04:11 PM CST

By: Fox S.A. Staff

Months after she lost her battle with breast cancer, Karen Martinez was honored by her peers tonight.

Her commitment to the people of San Antonio - especially her drive to raise money and awareness for the fight against breast cancer - earned her the SAAHJ's award for community service.SAAHJ Honors Karen Martinez

Thoughts and Prayers

my wife and i cried together last night as we watched karens story on the news.we felt as if we have lost a family member.we followed her fight with cancer on t.v. we found strength in her fight. we just found out last month that my daughter has stage 1 cancer.we used karens fight to show my daughter how not to give up she is only 26 and starts kimo therapy today. to karens family i am so sorry for your loss. but please know that your mom,wife is still helping pepole. JORGE

My condolences to the Martinez family. May God be withyou at this time always and forever, Karen you will be greatly missed yourpretty face and smile on the news. I know that you are in a better place withGod away from all disconfort you went through. Save a place in Heaven for usall. Rest in Peace.

Elaine Ramirez-Castro

rest in peace Karen you will be missedBrianna

I have been a faithful watcher of Fox 29. The passing of Karen has really touched my heart! God Bless her husband and children.

Virginia

I've lived in the San Antonio area since2001.I've always enjoyed the small town attitude of this large US city.When Karen passed, I was blown over by not only the number of folks that sent their prayers, but overwhelmed by the number of local news agencies that also aired time in respect to Karen and her family.This is why people that don't live in San Antonio will never understand the people and the huge hearts they have.Karen exemplifies what the people of San Antonio are all about, giving to others before themselves.God bless her, her family, and the great city of San Antonio!

Joe

My deepest condolences to all the Martinez Family, my heart hurts for such loss, my sister Nancy and I watched show back in November 2012 of how she was going thru different treatments to fight the cancer, my sister is fighting for her life since she was diagnosed October 2012 with aggressive cancer, Karen inspired her deeply and even though I never had the pleasure it hurts me deeply, RIP Karen may God bless you and your family always!!

Patricia

Sweet friend you will be missed I will never forget the good times we had cheering together at Athens elementary all the Shirley temples we would drink when your parents would take us bowling those were the days:))) May you rest in peace until we meet again love you :)

Julie

MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYER'S ARE WITH KAREN'S FAMILY. MAY SHE REST IN PEACE.

GOD BLESS

Crystal

As I sit here with a heavy heart I can't help but to here hat little voice of my boyfriend who swears that I cry for anybody and especially people that I don't know!! Well he is absolutley right because I have a heart and I am human just as Karen was just by knowing that she is human being who fought a good battle saddens me to realize that she was a mother someones child and a wife and my hearts go out to her family and to those who knew her best, though I never met Karen I still feel as though I knew her through her daily apperance on the Fox, I heard news this morning and I can tell you that every since then my day has been very somber! I can only say that Karen no longer has to endure any pain and that she can finally rest her work here has been done and God called her home, I will never forget her and I will pray for her family daily to give them the strength to stay strong and to keep her memory alive!

Donna

My condolences to Karen's family and friends on her loss.It is always sad when someone passes away but even more so when they are so young and full of life and have so much to live for. RIP and sleep with the Angels.

Virginia

Our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Mrs. Karen Martinez. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. She was a beautiful, strong, and talented young woman. I also lost my mother to cancer, so I know the pain. She is now a guardian angel and is watching over her family, friends, and all people.

Martina & Derek

She had been given a wonderful gift: life.Sometimes it was cruelly taken away too soon, but it's what you did with it that counted, not how long it lasted. Cecelia Ahern, P.S. I Love You

Jaymes

My thoughts and prayers go out to her family and friends.May you rest in peace.

Veronica

My Condolences to Karen Martinez Family & Fox News Family. What an emotional day it had been for all of us. She will be missed by so many. My thoughts and prayers for everyone.

Susie

Please, tell Karen's family that prayers are with them. I used to watch Karen all the times. I watch Fox 29 all the times because all you guys are very professional.God bless you all.

Angie

Where to begin,my heart is broken i didnt know Karen personally but i felt like i knew her threw tv for a lifetime i remember her smiling always and always so cheerful she was an inspiration to me and a lot of people i followed her a lot Karen will truly be missed.

Rene

RIP sweet Angel.Deepest condolences to the Martinez family.

Lillian

My prayers for her family.I am a Breast cancer survivor and am 72 yrs old.I also lost my 36 year old son to Breast cancer.She was a beautiful and awesome reporter .I know she is in the hands of the Lord.

Mrs. Orie Lucio

Your pain, no more. Your memories for ever. An angle is born. You will forever be missed. RIP my friend and I'll see you later.

Roberto

To Karen's family and Kabb family we are so sorry for your loss. We loved to watch every night, you could see in her eyes she was a beautiful person with a great heart.Even though we never met her personally just through TV she touch our hearts.May God Bless her Children and Husband y que Descanse en Paz Karen.

Alex & Marisol

My family sends our deepest condolences to the Martinez family as well as all the Kabb family. To see her on the news i never knew she had cancer. She was always smiling and joking with everyone full of life. She was a trooper not letting her situation affect her from living life and that i admire. Even though she is gone she has shown me to not let anything stop me from living life. I didn't know her personally but she will be missed like they say never forgotten.

Annette

So sorry for the Martinez family, my condolences to them, may God give peace & mind to her beautiful kids & husband, I would watch Fox News every night because I really enjoyed watching her, she was such an amazing young woman & had a beautiful smile, but God has called her home, we love you & you will never be forgotten. Many blessings to her family.

Olga

RIP. My prayers goes out to her family,and to her loves ones. Karen was a very strong women .She never let nothing bring her down . And God call her by her name cause he needed an angel and Karen was chosen. No more pain ,no more tears,and no more more pain .And even if shes gone she well be remmber ,And gone ,but SHES NOT ALONE!!! THANK YOU LORD!!!

Virginia

My thoughts and prayers are with Karens family,friends, & co-workers. The entire city of San Antonio is feeling the loss of such a strong and inspirational woman. She touched so many of our lives without ever even knowing it. I have missed seeing her beautiful face on the news cast every night and I have had her in my prayers through her journey.This world may have lost her in body but her spirit lives on through every life she touched. Heaven acquired one amazing Angel when she got there. I bet she is the Lead Angel in Heavens pack. Rest in Peace Karen Martinez. You will never be forgotten.

Aimee

you will always be in my heart and memory and im happy for all you did but i hope you rip but you wher very awsome for what you have done to this people.

Jonathan

Karen lived her life to the fullest. I will truly miss her. My deepest condolences to her family.

Bertha

Todays news was so sad that I teared ..I never knew that she had breast cancer and always loved to see her on the news ...That just shows that cancer didn't beat her .. She lived to the fullest and still In her family's eyes and coworkers eye she is a hero !!! I know more cancer patents will fight to there fullest just like Karen did :) My prayers to her family and all she touched :)

Angie

It's so sad what happened, she will be remembered and missed, I will miss seeing her on the news,my deepest condolences, the Heavens have received a new Angel.

George

It was such a shock when I turned on the TV and heard that Karen Martinez passed away last night and lost her fight to cancer. I know even though we are not family I have been watching FOX NEWS for a long time and she will be missed. She always had a smile on her face, she will be missed. Psalms 23 comes to mind...The LORD is my Sheppard she is resting now the LORD has other plans for her.

Cynthia

I am so saddened by the loss we have all suffered today. I have leukemia and have fought my battle with Karen fighting hers. I enjoyed watching her beautiful smile and her positive outlook on life.Words cannot express how sorry I am for the great loss of this beautiful angel.My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.

Leticia

OUR CONDOLENCES GOES OUT TO FAMILY & FOX 29 NEWS ! REST IN PEACE KAREN MARTINEZ ! HURTS TO SEE A FIGHTER IN BATTLE OF CANCER ! I LOST MY SISTER PATSY G. SANCHEZ DUE TO CANCER ON JAN 21,10 AND WHEN I FIRST FOUND OUT KAREN MARTINEZ PASS AWAY I FEEL FOR ALL THE PEOPLE WHOM KNOWS HER & LOVE HER MAY YOU REST IN PEACE LITTLE ANGEL ! KAREN MARTINEZ ! YOU WILL BE MISSED!

BEATRICE

My thoughts and prayers. Go out to Karen family. And all her friends at Fox News. When I heard what happen to Karen I was shock I couldn't believe it. I was. So sadden with what I heard as I watch the news tonight and saw Michael Valdez talk about Karen and he started to cry.I cry myself this really touch my heart . Karen will dearly be miss.. I loved.Watching her smile no matter what. Karen alwayz kept a smile you will be dearly miss....

Jessica

we are truly sad to hear about your lost karen we always would like to watch her on fox news but when i go home now turn on the news i wont be able to see karen anymore and all i will do is watch tv and just cry cry cry

Alexis

God must have made room for another beautiful Angel. My deepest condolences to the Martinez Family and the Fox News Family because our inspiration has left but will not be forgotten.

Rosa

i send love to her family we be miss a lot got to see her in tv she was to fun to see i want be like her in life we love you karen r.i.p

Erica

My thoughts and prayers go to the Martinez family. On the26th of February 2012 my grandmother past away at the age of 56 of cancer.Always have her in my thoughts and i know she's just another angel watching over us.

RIP Karen Martinez. You'll be missed.

Rosalinda

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Martinez's family. She was an extraordinary person and a true fighter!

Anna

I never knew Karen personally....with a heavy heart I felt sad to hear of her loss...I watched her on the news regularly and felt her pain but that strong lady never let it on that she was in pain... She was a very courageous woman who always smiled when she was down...my deepest condolences to her husband and children and the Fox cast...she's an angel up above now...

Lilliana

My family and I would like to send or condolences to Karen Martinez family and coworkers also her fans she was lovely to watch and so sweet she will be deeply miss.

Sanchez Family

I am a cancer survivor and when I heard about her having cancer it had inspired me and made me fight disease. My condolences goes out to her family.

Leticia

Our condolences to the Martinez family, KABB family. We had the opportunity to meet Karen at one of the fashion shows that she was guest speaker. She was an inspiration to my sister, a breast cancer survivor. She will be greatly missed,but not forgotten.

Cindy, Jennifer

Our deepest condolences to the Martinez Family and the KABB FOX 29 Employees. Our prayers are with you and KAREN will be MISSED by us viewers. Blessings to your days.

Yolanda & Manuel

from all of us here at rays family kitchen. we want to send out our prayers and condolences to karen martinezs family and friends at fox news 29. watching karen on the the news cast i would never guesss he had cancer she was full of life she will be missed

Rays Family Kitchen

Even though i never met you in person, I feel as if i've known you, You undoubtedly will be So Missed,but Not close to be forgotten, My Deepest condolences to the Martinez Family and The Fox Family.

Dolly

My condolences to not only the Martinez family but to the KABB Fox San Antonio family. It is so awesome to see just how much she meant to everyone. I think what the KABB family is doing for her is so sweet. I know she is looking down on you guys and smiling. It's obvious how much she was loved.She will be greatly missed, but she will get to rest peacefully now. She will always be in the hearts of those she touched. My family has been touched by cancer, but my cousin was able to beat it, and will continue to beat the cancer. I like how she put it, "I have cancer, it doesn't have me". Poor sweet lady. She is an angel who is watching over everyone now. Good night sweet Karen, good night.

Roxanne Kotrola

This morning my husband wakes me up n says tome...if i tell u sumthing don't get upset...he knows how i get emotional..he says to me :Karen has passed away" i sat up n tears came out my eyes...i always worried about her n followed her thru her battle...we san antonians are deeply saddened wit the loss of Karen....I saw her everyday she was at Fox News and followed her update wit this evil cancer....My day has been soo ummm sad...My prayers go out to her family n friends and especially her children....She is a beautiful person and a very strong woman and she never gave up and fought til the end....KAREN U WILL BE MISSED BY ALL N NEVER FORGOTTEN...MAY U REST IN PEACE..UR NO LONGER SUFFERING N UR A ANGEL NOW AND SITTING RIGHT NEXT TOG0D....GOD NEEDED A ANGEL....LUV U LOTS KAREN....

Monica

My condolences and prayers go to the Martinez family. I watched her on the news for many years. She will remember never forgotten. She was a graceful women. A strong person. She gave a good fight. God bless. may she rest in peace.

Dalynn

My deepest condolences go to the Martinez family & her Co works she was a big fighter with a big heart she was a incredible woman that never gave up she is gone but never forgotten may she rest in peace

Biana

My thoughts and prayers go out to Karen's family... May her soul rest in peace... She was an awesome news anchor... Nicole

Our deepest condolences to the Martinez Family and the KABB FOX 29 Employees. Our prayers are with you and KAREN will be MISSED by us viewers. Blessings to your days.

Yolanda & Manuel

Karen will be missed dearly. She was like family because I was so use to seeing her in Fox News. Rosario

I am a breast cancer survivor of 4 1/2 yrs. I send my deepest condolences to the Martinez family. I feel so sad and my heart truly hurts. I will sure miss Karen. She was a real trooper.Mary

My deepest condolences to the Martinez family. May the lord welcome her in his kingdom with open arms . RIP Karen Matinez..... -Jackie Ramirez

I'm shocked , they say its always the good people that go first, but god ol mighty in his beautiful kingdom, Karen is smilin down at from heaven, her beautiful smile and attitude will always be remembered and never forgotten, god bless her family, my prayers to them.....Orlando

Today's news was so sad that I teared ..I never knew that she had breast cancer and always loved to see her on the news ...That just shows that cancer didn't beat her .. She lived to the fullest and still In her family's eyes and coworkers eye she is a hero !!! I know more cancer patents will fight to there fullest just like Karen did :) My prayers to her family and all she touched :) Angie

Karen was a fighter she was a great person she did sooo much for us and she will be missed

R.I.P Karen

Misty

Karen was a great person and was a great newscaster. She will be missed greatly God Bless her and her family.Nathan

What moves through us is a silence, a quiet sadness, a longing for one more day, one more word, one more touch, we may not understand why you left this earth so soon, or why you left before we were ready to say good-bye, but little by little, we begin to remember not just that you died, but that you lived. And that your life gave us memories too beautiful to forget.John& Lina Hernandez

i send my prayers to her children and husband!she fought for her life and others as well. she did NOT deserve to go but she left with love and hope for others. R.I.P KAREN MARTINEZ!Brandi

She was one of my favorite news anchors. I was so saddened when I woke up to hear the news. My condolences go out to husband,children and her entire family. She will be in our hearts for life. Michael

OUR MOST SINCEREST CONDOLENCES & PRAYERS TO KAREN'S FAMILY AND FRIENDS...

SHE WAS A DEAR FRIEND OF MY SISTER JESSICA HERNANDEZ WHO HAD THE PLEASURE OF WORKING WITH HER ON FOX 29... SHE IS TORN APART..

WE WILL MISS YOU KAREN...

Janie

I WAS SO SAD WHEN I RECEIVED A CALL (BY SIS.) TO GIVE ME THE SAD NEWS..THAT "OUR BELOVED KAREN) HAD PASSED AWAY. I WAS IN DISBELIEF! SO HARD TO IMAGINE THAT SHE'S LEFT US FOREVER. AL THOUGH IT'S SAID SHE'SIN A BETTER PLACE...FOR US HERE THAT'S VERY HARD TO COPE WITH. OUR CONDOLENCES TO HER FAMILY AND FOX NEWS STAFF. MRS. MARTINEZ WILL LIVE IN OUR HEARTS FOREVER. MAY GOD BLESS AND GIVE HER FAMILY THE STRENGTH NEEDED ON THEIR LOSS. MISSING YOU DEARLY KAREN.

Berta

My family's heartfelt condolences go out to the family and friends of Karen Martinez. May God Bless Karen, her husband Joseph, and her three children, Josh, Miranda, and Mitchell.

Randy

Eternal rest grant unto the soul of Karen, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace. Amen.

Yolanda

I heard the news this morning and I simply cannot explain how sad I am that she lost her battle. She was so beautiful and full of life and much too young to go. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and loved ones. May you take comfort in knowing she is no longer suffering. God bless you.

Candy

I was on my way to work this morning when I heard the news of Karen passing away. My heart dropped then I called my mother to tell her but she already knew. We loved watching her together on the nine o'clock news. We loved seeing her strength and courage to continue to work while fighting a Cancer that doesn't discriminate. I lost my son to Cancer at the age of four and watching what he had to endure I know that it was a tough road that she went down. And although she is gone her strength will live on through her family. My mother and I will always have her in our HEARTS....

April

My husband and I send our deepest condolences to the Martinez family as well as co-workers. The brief time that my husband and I got to sit down and talk with Karen ( who was doing a story on my husband and I ) she was such a loving soul. I remember her smile that could light up a room. She loved her family and her job. She will be truly missed. RIP Karen...Gone but never forgotten.

James & Misty

I am deeply saddened by Karen's loss. My condolences to all her family in their time of sorrow. Angela

I work at the start center n enjoyed helping Karen out whenever she came in.. She was an awesome smilling women who came in n even if she was in pain she always had a smile on her face, my condolences to her husband kids n family.Jessica

My thoughts and prayers go out to her family and friends! She is an inspiration to me and many others .. She will not be forgotten!

Marisa

Our thoughts & prayer to karens family & friends. May you smile down from heaven. You are an angel & even though we are sad that you are gone we know you are Healed from head to toe. No more pain or sorrow because that is Gods promise for us all. We love you Karen r.I.p beautiful

Alfred & Sandy

My condolences to all her family and friends. May God bless her soul and take care of all her loved ones.

Melissa

My God I'm shocked to hear this it seems like i was just watching her on air the other night..God bless you and your family Karen.

Robert

My families deepest condolences to Karen Martinez husband and children on their loss. May God Bless you all. We will greatly miss her at the nine o'clock hour.

Maricela

The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing.

He makes me lie down in green pastures,

he leads me beside quiet waters,

he refreshes my soul.

He guides me along the right paths

for his names sake.

Even though I walk

through the darkest valley,

I will fear no evil,

for you are with me;

your rod and your staff,

they comfort me.

You prepare a table before me

in the presence of my enemies.

You anoint my head with oil;

my cup overflows.

Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever. PSALM 23.

Silvana

My heart goes out to the Martinez family. My family watched her for years and she touched our lifes. My wife followed her as she battled cancer. We will keep you and family in our prayers.

Ramon

We are deeply saddened for your loss...she will

be truly missed..We will

continue to keep her family in our prayers.

God has now gain a wonderful angel..God Bless! Gloria

My thoughts and prayers go out to her family and her FOX family. God Bless you all. R.I.P Karen.

Bee

I can not believe that Karen is gone. I have enjoyed watching her since I came to San Antonio. I will miss her.

Anne

My sincere sympathy to her family and fox news. We will miss her so much, but her legacy will continue to inspired. God Bless You All...

Andrea & Tim

Our condolences to the family. Karen, you willbe greatly missed. Our prayers are with you and the family.

Rick & Juanita

Today the San Antonio journalism community lost one of our own. We are terribly saddened to hear of the massing of Karen Martinez. Our staff would like to send our deepest condolences to the KABB Fox News staff and the friends and family of Karen.

SA Pro Sports Staff

Our deepest condolences to all her family.Our prayers will continue on may she rest in peace.She may be gone but will never be forgotten.

God Bless

Mr.& Mrs.Julian & Rosario Martinez

To my friends at KABB:

I know you are all hurting with the loss of Karen. While I knew her condition had worsened recently, the jolt of actually hearing she was gone caused my heart great sadness. I heard the news after working the 18-Wheeler truck crash on 1-10 very early this morning and the sadness followed me all day.

I met Karen about six years ago at the media hospitality suite at NIOSA. Since then we worked on several stories while I at USAA and spent many fun nights at NIOSA since. Her passion for telling stories to help viewers was inspiring. And man, did she zealously defend the members of the KABB team. I'll never forget watching the local competition on the bank of monitors in your newsroom with her, and laughing at her contempt for the coverage compared to KABBs. Her courage in telling her personal story, clearly helped many woman understand their own risks, and without question helped save lives. The void I'm feeling in my heart, because her life couldn't be saved runs deep. I'm sure my sorrow pales in comparison to yours after losing your colleague.

My prayers are with her family - Joe and the kids, and all of you, her KABB family .

Our condolences to Martinez's family,I would watch the news at 9:00pm, loved to see her there with her KABB Fox News co-workers, May she rest in peace and shes in no pain. A lot of comfort for her closed friends/family. She'll be never forgotten..

Maggie

Our thoughts and prayers go out to both Martinez and Fox 29 news families. Karen impacted so many lives with her smile and story. She will be Missed.

Sarah

Karen, As You Shine From Above With The Wings God Has Placed On You. Help Us All To Understand This Pain & All Whom You Touched Our Lives Even By Just Watching You As If You Were Our Own. It Is So True That Time Is Borrowed, But Trying To Understand It Today As You Take A Road That One Day We Will See . God Only Knew Why It Was To Include All Of Us Far & Near In Your Life . Thank You For Always Giving Us All Just Time And A Smile Full Of Love For The World To See. Though Our Hearts Are Broken In Pieces, We Know One Day You Will Help Us All Gain Wings Just Like Yours, Because You Will Help God Guide Us Now As That Day Will Be When We Will See You Again. And To Your

Family We Will All Share Those Tears With You And Help You Carry Her Legacy.

We Will Find The Cure In Karen's Name And The Many Cancer Fighter's.

Our Condolences

We Love You Karen

Wings Of An Angel

That Is What You Are

A Viewer That Became

Family With You.

Berlinda

Always enjoyed watching her on the news. She had a wonderful personality. She will be missed. Prayers for her family & the Fox 29 family.

Ruth

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God has added one more angel!

Mike & Fran

I thought Karen had this battle beat, but I guess God needed another angel in heaven. God Bless her family during this sad time.

Cindy

It is sooo sad that she has left sooo early...MAY GOD BLESS HER FAMILY and friends!!! You will be missed Karen!!!

Laura

When I first learn that Karen had cancer I was in total disbelief. Karen is the inspiration for everyone. But, I knew that she was a fighter. My prayers go out to the Fox 29 family and to her own family.She will be greatly missed. Now we have a beautiful guardian angel watching over us and protecting us and guiding in the right direction. Rest in peace Karen.

Marisa

No one can understand why she left the earth so young,all i figure is that heaven was short an angel and needed one. My prayers go out to her family. Remember the good times and she will live forever.

Vicki

Karen ALWAYS gave of herself for her community. Her light shone brightly her, and now brighter still in Heaven. God Bless her family, her KABB family, and her San Antonio community.

Nina McGrath

So sad to hear this and my heart breaks for your loss. My prayers to her husband, her children, and her FOX family.

Charrisse

Sending prayers to the family of Mrs. Karen Martinez.

Janet

Our deepest condolences to her family and Fox 29 family. Our prayers are with you all.

Mission Park Funeral Chapels North Staff

May Karen rest in peace and God give comfort to family.

Espy

I was saddened to hear the passing of Karen Martinez. My prayers go out to her family and friends. R.I.P Karen, God Bless everyone.

Tina

Karen was a wonderful strong mother and wife we will miss her dearly . My thoughts and prayers go out to her family.

Elizabeth

I love her she was pretty and very funny @ sweet.

Lucilla

My condolences to the family. God needed another angel,so he saw Karen's pain and suffering,and decided to take Karen by the hand and embrace her and take her back home with him, where there is no pain and suffering.God bless the family, may God give you"ll the strength.

Toni

This is very heart breaking news. I've been watching Karen on Fox news since I moved to Texas back in 2007. I was so happy to see her when she come back from her leave then very sad when she went back on leave again.

A young strong beautiful gal gone to soon! GOD BLESS YOU MAMA.

Gina C. & family

My thoughts & prayers are w/ your immediate& work family. Karen you will be truly missed, you are such a great inspiration to me. I do not or have not had Cancer but getting to see you being so strong just meant a lot to me.

Isabel

Our hearts dropped when we found out the news that Karen had passed away, may god take her in his embrace and comfort her family, our prayers are with her family and friends.

Roy

What a brave woman. So young to go but what an awesome legacy she will leave behind...Her children who will carry a piece of her forever...her co-workers, I'm sure she will always hold a special place in your heart and myself a faithful viewer will miss her laugh and strength as many others.

Peace Be With you,

Darlene

I remember when she first announced that she was battling cancer and how strong,and determined she was about fighting this disease. I'm still in disbelief, she will be an inspiration to others, she will not be remembered about how she succumbed to the disease but about how she loved her fans, her support system and how hard she fought. Karen Martinez you will be greatly missed!!!!R.I.P.....a loving fan ;)

Janie

I was very heart broken this morning when i heard the news,, she will be missed and prayer to the family.

John

I didn't know her personally, but I felt like I did. She touched me with her courage and reminded me of my Mom who also had cancer though a fighter. My deepest condolences to her family.

Bea

my thoughts and prayers go out to her family! May god be with u. Ashley

RIP Karen ,to your loving family my prayers and condolences.Estela

My thoughts and prayers go out to her family and friends, In tears I still can't believe she's gone, We will all miss her and her bright smile will shine forever more....

Belinda

Never take life for granted, live life like your were dying Karen was living proof that we can all fight , fight to live

Yvette

My prayers go out to Karen's family and friends,she was a beautiful kind hearted woman, it was great to see her smiling every time I watched the news. Karen you will truly be missed. God Bless

Gregory

This came as a shock to me! God has another angel in heaven to watch over us! My thoughts and prayers go out to her both fox family and her family!

Julie

May her soul rest in peace, i miss her already :(. She is a strong woman, I'll never forget her. Keep her in your thoughts n prayers, in the name of the father, the son and the holy spirit, amen

Angel

Warrior, hero and angel. She lost the battle but won the war and is an inspiration for us all. RIP

Randy

I thought I would tell the Fox News Team that the tribute to Karen Martinez was the most touching compliant I have ever heard made me cry.Samta

This came as a shock to me! God has another angel in heaven to watch over us! My thoughts and prayers go out to her both fox family and her family! Julie

I had the privilege of growing up with Karen. We had some great time as kids and as young Adults. Times that will not be forgotten. Karen you will never be forgotten. My prayers are with your family always.

Angie

My deepest condolence go to you the Fox family and the Martinez family. As I'm used to watching Michael and Karen every night just to watch breaking news I would always be ready just to see their faces on air. The smiles and laughter. Now I know she is looking down on us still smiling.

Adam

Karen was an inspiration. My thoughts and prayers are with her friends and family.

Wiede

My prayer go out to karen's family and the fox news family she was a beautiful and happy strong women she will be miss but never forgotten rip :'(

Delma

You were such a beautiful woman and although you lived a short life you have touched the hearts of many and your smile will stay with us forever and ever, amen. May god bless your family and may you rest in peace.

Brittany

I would like to sent my deep condolences to the Martinez family as well for the co0workers. she was a beautiful woman ans she has a beautiful heart and soul every time i would see her i see that beautiful smile that would would just light up the room she loved and lived for her beautiful family she also loved her job she is going to be truly missed RIP Karen you are gone but you will never be forgotten

Rosie

What an inspiration to all...My thoughts and prayers are with her family...She will truly be remembered...

Serina

We will all miss you! Irma

My thoughts and prayers go out to karen's family and news family. She will always be a hero in my eyes. She was so brave with everything she went through and very inspirational!

Krystle

I was so saddened to hear of Karen's passing,it hits close to me because i am a cancer survivor of colon, kidney, and liver cancer(twice). I also had my chemo sessions at the Start center.She is in a much better place now, rest in peace

Bobby

This morning my husband wakes me up n says tome...if i tell u sum thing don't get upset...he knows how i get emotional..he says to me :Karen has passed away" i sat up n tears came out my eyes...i always worried about her n followed her thru her battle...we san antonians are deeply saddened wit the loss of Karen....I saw her everyday she was at Fox News and followed her update wit this evil cancer....My day has been soo ummm sad...My prayers go out to her family n friends and especially her children....She is a beautiful person and a very strong woman and she never gave up and fought til the end....KAREN U WILL BE MISSED BY ALL N NEVER FORGOTTEN...MAY U REST IN PEACE..UR NO LONGER SUFFERING N UR A ANGEL NOW AND SITTING RIGHT NEXT TO G0D....GOD NEEDED A ANGEL....LUV U LOTS KAREN.

Monica

"Our God Is In Control"

This is not how it should be

This is not how it could be

This is how it is

And our God is in control

This is not how it will be

When we finally will see

We'll see with our own eyes

He was always in control

And we'll sing holy, holy, holy is our God

And we will finally really understand what it means

So we'll sing holy, holy, holy is our God While we're waiting for that day

I was deeply saddened to hear that Karen Martinez had passed.. She will be greatly missed. My condolences go to her husband and children on their loss.

Josefina

Karen was a beautiful, caring and was very easy to like as a friend. I was very fortunate to work with Karen when we both worked at James Avery. I loved working with her. She made work fun. She will truly be missed and my thoughts and prayers go out to her husband and their beautiful children.

Kristina

thoughts and prayers to the Martinez family and to the Fox family, your loss is our loss. She was truly a beautiful sweet spirit and will be missed!

Theresa

My deepest sympathy to family and friends who new her.She will be missed.. ..I'm Lifting you in Prayer...when your burdens are heavy and when you walk through fire. I'm praying that you'll receive God's grace from above and know his presence is at your side. Please know you are not alone..Love supports you, and prayer joins us together.

Yolanda

R I p karen, you did not know me, but I surely adored every time I would see you on news, its just so sad to even know your gone! You would always bring cheer and laughs while I tuned in! U will truely be missed. I pray for you and most of all your wonderful family . God bless!

Janice

My deepest condolences to the Martinez Family and friends. Karen is a true inspiration. She will never be forgotten.Sara

We send our deepest condolences to the family of Karen Martinez both the ones at her home and the ones at KABB! We have watched her and have been inspired by her strength, determination and most of all her courage to try and defeat this dreaded disease! RIP Karen. You will live in all of out hearts and in the journey to beat what has taken you from us!

Sabrina & Roger

We are going to miss you. Are condolences to all her family.Frank

My most sincere deepest condolence to her family. May God Bless You KarenAnna

We are deeply saddened at the loss of dear Karen Martinez. I guess it's not right to ask why. We also have lost family members.Believe & Hope. May God bless the family & keep them strong.

William & Gladys

San Antonio has lost an Angel. Even if it is not God who brings death to us. We know she is in his loving arms. Karen is now walking the streets of gold in heaven with the ANGELS. God bless you Karen now you get to smile that bright shining smile to the Big Man upstairs. My condolences to the Martinez Family and other family members. We love you and we will surely miss you.

Lupe

May god be with the family through this rough time. I have lost my husband last year after 10 months of the battle and my mom after 12 years it is very tough your family will be in my prayers may god be with you.

Kimberly

My prayers go out to Karen's husband and her 3 children. May god bless you and your family.RIP Karen you will be missed.

Colleen

We are so very sorry for the loss of Karen Martinez. My deepest condolences, prayers and thoughts to her family and coworkers.

Laurie

We grieve with you in this loss. May the peace of our Lord Jesus Christ sustain us all during this loss. We will miss the warmth and compassion in stories you shared with us.

PD

Joseph, Josh, Miranda and Mitchell thank you for sharing your wife and momma with the San Antonio community. We are saddened by her passing. Praying that your family is comforted at this time and hold dear the beautiful memories with her. Much love and God bless you all.

JoAnn

I was deeply sadden by Karens loss my condolences to all her family in their time of sorrow,Karen will truly be missed but never forgotten

James

My wife and I are deeply saddened by the passing of Karen Martinez. Our thoughts and prayers go out to her co-workers and family in this time of sorrow. We will all miss Karen and her memory will never be forgotten! Her life is an inspiration to us all! She is San Antonio's Guardian Angel!

Paul & Olga

There are no headlines

for everyday heroes

there is no ticker tape

no standing ovation

sometimes it's all they can do

to set their feet on the floor

in the morning

they go through their days

the best they know how

no rainbow need arch

through the sky

to inspire them

they have a special courage

shining deep inside

they go through their days

the best they know how

You were my hero Karen and you will be missed.

Mary

I just want to give our condolences for you loss. Our prayers are with your staff and with Karen's family. The loss of a loved one is never easy but we can find comfort knowing she is smiling upon us. News anchor Valdez, you did a great job in the opening segment. I'm sure it was extremely difficult but you did your best with a sincere heart.

Steve

I followed Karen's story with great interest. My auntie was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer from the outset also. When Fox29 shared that Karen would be trying experimental treatment a few weeks ago,I prayed with all of my heart that it would be a success for her. You see, my auntie, Machiko, lost her battle at around the same time. I hoped with all my heart... Hearing of Karen's passing makes me feel as if I've lost my auntie all over again. I want to tell Karen in Heaven that I thank her from the bottom of my heart for being brave and courageous in the public eye. Her family, also, for supporting her and allowing her to help so many people. A wise friend told me, when my Auntie Machiko died 2 months ago that"Absent from the body, means present with the Lord". I am so very sorry for your loss, to everyone that knew and loved and still love her. I hope you know how very much we all love you and hope so much that you feel God's unending love surround you.

Renee

My deepest sympathy goes out to my"sister" Karen in the fight,she was an inspiration for me.My prayers for her husband and children on their loss may God give them comfort and strength

Sandy

one hundred years from now.

It wont matter what kind of car you drove.

what kind of house you lived in.

How much money you had in the bank.

what clothes you wore but the world is a better place because you were important in the life of many people.

Priscilla

I'm deeply sadden at her passing...my thoughts and prayers...Blanca

God Bless The Martinez Family with courage and strength. Rest in Peace Karen You will be missed and thank you for always doing a wonderful job, your beautiful smile and personality. We love you.

Mary

Our deepest condolences to the Martinez family

Agnes

I will sure miss seeing her. My prayers for her family so they can get through this rough time.Annie

May God welcome Karen into the light of His face.

Peace be with you.

Valerie

My condolences goes out to her KABB family as well. You guys were a part of her family as well. To her husband children and family. You are and will always be blessed to have such a strong and loving women in your lives. May she rest in piece.

Sarah

My deepest condolences to her family. May lords hands hold you all during this time of sorrow. May she RIP. The lord has gain another angel and so have we. She may be gone but never forgotten. Always in our hearts now and forever.

Brenda

This came as a shock to me! God has another angel in heaven to watch over us! My thoughts go out to her both fox family and her family!

Julie

Rest in Peace Karen Martinez, and to her family,we pray the Lord give you strength. God Bless you all.

Terry

The gates of Heaven are open for you. May the good lord look over your family and children. And give them spiritual strength.

Jake

My prayers go out to her family & the all of The Fox 29 Team. She will be missed. No more pain or suffering for her.

Minnie

Sending our prayers to comfort those close to Karen. Her memory will live on forever with those who loved her. We will all miss her.

Melody & David

Prayers for the family and friends. Karen will be missed.

Susan

My thoughts and prayers go out to Karen's family, friends, and to all who's lives she touched. May you rest in peace.

Mesa

Our condolences to the family - we are praying for peace and tranquility in this time of turmoil and pain. The thought of Karen being pain free and waiting in G-d's arms for her family when it's time to go home. No fear just love to look forward to.

Phyl

Sorry to hear this bad news...she was a real inspiration to all women...we as a family followed her in her battle...may God bless Karen and her family...our hearts are full of sorrow

Becky & Rodney

Karen Martinez's many friends and admirers here at SeaWorld San Antonio were truly saddened to hear of her untimely passing this morning. Those of us who were privileged to know Karen appreciated the warmth of her personality and her great sense of professionalism. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Karen's family and also to you " her KABB colleagues " who deeply mourn her loss. May God bless all of you!

I was so saddened to hear the passing of a great person today, Although I have never meet you,your passion for the news and for your great stories about teaching us about breast cancer is great and we can all earn from them,you will be missed dearly but i know you are up in heaven smiling, God Bless you and your wonderful family!!! Love you always never will be forgotten!

Irene

My sister whom was battling cancer a year and a half ago had the opportunity to meet Karen at the START Cancer Center. At that time my sister was 29 with 3 children as well. Karen gave her words of encouragement and helped her pull through that difficult time. Seeing her on tv was an encouragement to my sister Jennifer and to our family. I pray and ask God for comfort and strength for her family and her KABB FOX Family as well as you all have lost a remarkable person. She will be missed by all but always in our hearts.

Patricia

From our Home to the Martinez Home, we send prayers , Blessings & comfort to help heal your hearts. Karen is now another one of Gods angels to watch over our souls. We LOVE & MISS YOU KAREN "THE WONDERFUL" MARTINEZ.

Leslie

I couldn't believe it when i saw the news this morning she was such a great news reporter one of the best god has gained a great angel she will greatly be missed my prayers go out to her husband and kids r i p Karen Martinez

Monica

My deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Karen,She will be dearly missed. God now has another angel in heaven.

Anna

My heart still hurts I cried when I heard about Karen yesterday morning; it was my bday and my daughter in law called me to give me her blessings and I couldn't even speak without tears!I only knew Karen via the news and I watched her every night.I saw how wonderful and remarkable she was; she went through the hardest part of life anyone could go through and she survived and never took it for granted that god gave her some more time to love her family and her KABB family. She is an inspiration to all of us and Karen I will always love you and keep you in my heart!I miss you already and your family will continue your legacy. My condolences to the family and friends.

In my profession we have the great opportunity to meet and interact with professionals in local media. Karen was always one of those true professionals. She made our job easy by her comforting words and enthusiastic spirit. Here on earth Karen-you were a warrior. A fighter until the end. Now in heaven you are a guardian angel, and I know it is God's intent to let you continue to shine as you watch over the family, friends, and viewers that loved you so much. You are and always will be an inspiration to all who knew you or knew of you. You fought the good fight -- now you may rest in peace.

Tammy

My prayers go out to Karen's family and KABB. I cried when I read about this beautiful, strong and brave young lady. I didn't know her personally but we emailed each other from time to time. Karen,"You will be missed".

Maria

My thoughts & prayers are with the Family, Friends & Co-workers. A brave woman who smiled through her fight. I ask God to be with her loved ones through this difficult time.

Jessica

Rest in paradise.

Delia

I'm sorry for your loss. God be with the family and friends in this time of sorrow.

Stephanie

You are an angel in heaven Karen. Peace and Love be with those you have left behind.

Jeanette

So Sad to hear her go..........

Kelly

Prayers go out to the family.. we will miss Karen on fox 29.

Crystal

WILL BE MISS RIP KAREN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH HER FAMILY, FRIENDS, CO WORKERS.

Arturo Hernandez and family

My thoughts and prayers are with the Martinez Family and her Fox 29 Family. May God Bless you in this time of sorrow.

Sylvia

It's always so hard to lose the ones we Love, Karen inspired so many . Always so full of Life and Inner Peace . She will surely be missed by All . My Prayers to her husband and children and All the Fox Crew .To Yami I think and feel what you will be doing for Karen will truly impact all of Our Hearts. You are Truly a Great Friend and May God Bless You in all You do.

Jeanny

"GOD took his angel back home" I loved her like a sister. my heat goes to her family. she was an AMAZING WOMEN. GOD BLESS

JoAnn

AMEN! The news will not be the same without Karen.Sincere condolences to the family and all her co-workers and friends.

Brian

I saw you all this morning, it just bought tears to my eyes. My condolences to all of you, she was much loved. I lost my husband in July and know that it will take time, but she will never be forgotten!

Karen love what she did. Karen kids: I lost my mom from colon cancer age 65, '04, she was great mom. You all should put an album book together as family, our pray with u all

I loved watching Karen on the news. She was very brave and an inspiration. Praying for God's blessing and comfort for her family and friends during this time of loss.

Sorry for the loss she will look over all of us. My prayers are with her family especially her 3 kids.

MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO HER HUSBAND,CHILDREN AND FAMILY FOR THEIR LOSS. God bless you in this time of need and always. She was a great pleasure to watch, with her great smile and dedication to her work. Our household will miss her and will keep her in our prayers.

It's always so hard to lose the ones we Love, Karen inspired so many . Always so full of Life and Inner Peace . She will surely be missed by All . My Prayers to her husband and children and All the Fox Crew .To Yami I think and feel what you will be doing for Karen will truly impact all of Our Hearts. You are Truly a Great Friend and May God Bless You in all You do.

My husband and I watch fox new at nine every evening. I feel so sad for her family. Being that both of my parents are both deceased, I always wish that they could be here to watch my children grow up. They are missed daily. My husband and I will surely miss seeing Karen every evening. God Bless Karen and her family.

My deepest sympathy to her family, she is so brave and so beautiful,she was an inspiration to those who had breast cancer. R.I.P

When I saw her story a few months back and I was touched by her strength, you could just tell she was a fighter. I am so sad for the family I will pray for you.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Karen's family and coworkers. Karen, you fought a valiant battle - Rest In Peace

My thoughts and prayers are with her family, friends and co-workers. She was a brave woman who fought the good fight. May her family find strength in their faith.

So sorry for your loss. we all will miss her and her memory will carry on in the great city of San Antonio in which she loved.

My deepest sympathy to your FOX TV Family and your family at this time of sorrow, may you find comfort in your memories of Karen through this difficult time.

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. May God be with them in this time of need and may Karen find her way to heaven where she can be free from pain. Such a young beautiful woman leaving this world to soon.

She was such an inspiring person. She will always be remembered. She gave so much effort to making breast cancer awareness. Thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends at this time.

Goodbye Sweet Lady and may God bless you and your family.

My prayers and thoughts are with Karen family she indeed was the inspiration to all she touched she will forever be in our hearts. Karen you will be missed. Thanks for being such great inspiration to all who battle cancer.

Having just attended the gala honoring Karen several weeks ago, this is incredibly difficult news to process. As a breast cancer survivor, I cannot imagine the sadness and loss of this amazing woman. May God bless her family and may she rest in peace!

Such a beautiful person. My prayers to her family.

To the Family of Karen Martinez:

It is with a saddened heart that I view the news of the day. While looking at Yahoo news I saw the announcement of Karen's passing.

My prayer this day is for you, Karen's family, loved ones, friends, co-workers and anybody who ever had any contact with Karen, may the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob comfort you and continue to bless you in this your time of grief and mourning. God, we do not know the reasons why you do some of the things that you do, but surly, God, You must have a purpose for calling our dear friend Karen Martinez home to be with you in Heaven. God, please be good to her. Make her very comfortable there in Heaven. In Jesus Mighty and Holy name, Amen.

God be with you and may He richly bless you and your homes.

Sincerely,Ed Willoughby

Christ's servant and your brother in Christ, Jesus

So sad to see her go, my prayers are with her family. May God Bless them.

My prayers are with the family my she rest in peace she well be greatly missed.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Karen's family. She was an amazing person that made you feel as if you knew her and she wanted to know her. I am so sorry for your loss. So many others will feel it as well.

God Bless...

Karen Martinez "Smile" will be remembered, by so many viewers. Karen's love,strength, her determination and Courage brought so many Hope as she battled cancer. My prayers go out to her family and friends, also FOX 29, KAREN MARTINEZ WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN.

You will be missed. I have followed your treatment since the start and you never gave up hope. I will not give up either in my cancer treatments. I shall keep you in my prayers along with your family. Go and rest now Karen.

My condolences goes out to Karen's family and Fox 29 crew for your loss. Karen was a very blessed strong women. May the Lord walk with you through this painful days & months & years to come. May the Lord strengthen you (family & friends)

Thank you for sharing your story.My thoughts and prayers to the Martinez family

Extending my Sincerest Sympathy to the family and to KABB 29. I enjoy watching the news Karen was always with a smile and pleasant personality. May God watch over her children and may he give her husband strength

My thoughts and prayers are with the family. We enjoyed watching the news on Fox because of Karen, her smile and her pleasant personality.I especially feel sad for her husband and children. Blessings and strength to all of her family.

sorry for your loosss

I am truly saddened by her death. I feel like she was a part of my family. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.

I want to my deepest prayers to the family of Karen Martinez god bless you all Karen is with God now and no loner suffering